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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What does the UK's unwritten constitution rely on?

AA single written document, as used in the American or French constitutions
BActs of Parliament, common law, conventions and authoritative works combined
CThe Bible and centuries of established Christian tradition and church law
DInternational treaties and formal agreements signed with other countries

Explanation

Unlike many countries, the UK does not have a single written constitution. Instead it relies on a combination of Acts of Parliament, court judgments (common law), conventions and authoritative written sources.

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